Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 | Coon Rapids Main Street
Coon Rapids' annual holiday tradition began in 2008 as an evening filled with Christmas shopping and fellowship.
In its 14th year, this year’s event promises to once again be a magical experience with live reindeer, lighted Christmas parade and holiday concert in addition to local shopping, dining and other family-friendly activities on Main Street Coon Rapids!
Click here to download the event flyer.
Events and Activities
Live Reindeer | 10am – 12pm | Iowa Saving Bank |118 5th Ave.
Take your photo in Santa’s magical sleigh with a live reindeer. The
reindeer and sleigh will be located on the lawn of Iowa Savings Bank.
Coon Bowl III Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | 223 6th Ave |10:30am
Join Main Street Coon Rapids and the Coon Rapids Development Group in
celebrating the new owners of Coon Bowl III. Open house to follow.
Holiday mini golf sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church Youth Group @ 521 Main Street | 11am-4pm
Mr. and Mrs. Claus meeting and photo opportunity @ the American Legion |419 Main |11am-1pm
Live reading of “The Night Before Christmas” and gifts for kids @ Main Street Coon Rapids office | 406 Main | 11:00, 11:30, 12:00 and 12:30
Decorate gift bags @ Public Library | 123 3rd | 1:30-3pm
Face painting sponsored by Ascension Lutheran Church @ City Council Chambers| 123 3rd | 2-4pm
Outdoor inflatables for photo opportunities, games and prizes @ Tony’s Corner | 600 Main | 2-4PM
Children’s coloring contest and hot chocolate @ Above & Beyond Remodelers |510 Main | all day
Create greeting cards with CR-B art teacher Bella Myers @ 521 Main Street | 1-3pm
Horse-drawn Carriage Rides | 1-5pm | Corner of Main St. & Fifth Ave.
Rides by TAGA Ranch (Toni Robbins) $10/person or $50 for a group of six
Lighted Parade: A Wonka Christmas (Charlie And The Chocolate Factory) | 5:30pm | Traveling around town
Click here to download the parade route and here for the registration form. Staging will begin at 4:30pm by the Coon Rapids Municipal Building on the corner of Main St. and Third Ave. Prizes will be given for 1st Place Best Theme, 2nd Place Best Theme, Most Creative and Best Light Show. Sponsored by: Community Insurance Agency
The Pale Moons Christmas Concert | Raccoon River Social Club | 513 Main | 7:30 pm | Cash bar available
Tis the season
Gifts for good little shoppers
The Christmas in a Small Town committee has partnered with Santa’s helpers to reward local shoppers with Coon Buck gift certificates this year. His elves will be randomly appearing around Coon Rapids between Thanksgiving and Christmas presenting over $2,000 in Coon Bucks to shoppers. Shop local and you may be rewarded.
Pallet Christmas trees
Businesses and organizations will use their creative skills to craft Christmas trees from wooden pallets. Travel around town to view their work and then vote on your favorite (voting link to come in early December). The winning tree decorators will win prize money. Winners will be announced December 20.
A Giving Tree will be placed in Frohlich’s SuperValu. Each tag on the tree will list the age, gender and wish list of an unidentified child from the area. Anyone is welcome to select a tag off the tree and pur-chase a corresponding gift for a child. Gifts can be dropped off at the City Clerk’s Office.
Mighty Clovers Grocery Grab and Dash Raffle | 10 am-noon | Hardware Hank Purchase a raffle ticket for the Mighty Clover 4H Club’s Grocery Grab and Dash. The winning raffle ticket holder will be given one minute to dash around Frohlich’s SuperValu and put as many grocery items in his/her cart as possible. A second grab and dash participant will do the same but the grocery items will be donated to the Coon Rapids and Bayard food pantry. The Mighty Clovers will pay for the groceries for both participants.
Cookie Decorating Kits: PreOrder yours by Nov. 26 Purchase a $20 Cookie Decorating Kit for your kids to enjoy at home. Each kit includes 15 sugar cookies, 3 colors of buttercream icing and sprinkles.
- Order a kit by November 26 from Kristy Bass (
[email protected], via FB or text 712.369.0759) and pick up at the Raccoon River Social Club (513 Main) 10am-2pm
- Order a kit by November 29 from Tanya Wurzer (
[email protected], via FB or text 712.830.0244) and pick up 1:30-3pm at the MSCR office (406 Main).
Avenue of Trees
Stroll through the lit Christmas trees in the Coon Rapids Municipal Building Lobby (123 3rd Ave)
Business Open Houses and Shopping Promotions
Support local businesses and start your Christmas shopping. Downtown
retailers will extend their hours until 5:00 p.m.
Brown Bag & Co. Holiday Shopping 10am – 5 pm
Coon Rapids Hardware Hank Open house serving cookies and drinks. 20% off ALL Melissa and Doug merchandise.
Various in store specials!!
Frohlich's SuperValu Open normal hours.
Nature Ammil Open 10am-5pm We will have a Christmas tree made completely of cotton candy, a chocolate fountain buffet and Wonka ice cream in the candy shop area for customers to enjoy!
New Hope Bargain Shop Open normal hours
Patriot Trainer Fitness In store specials and door prizes.
The Trading Post Providing Tastefully Simple products with samples. Grab and Go gift specials for less than $20. Door prizes and more.
Village Hobby House Drawings and refreshments
Ascension Lutheran Church Holiday Craft Fair | 406 S 5 Ave | 8am-3pm
Handmade items: epoxy tumblers, resin, soaps, bath bombs, t-shirts,wood Santa’s, baby blankets, snowmen pavers; Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, Color Street, Scentsy and more
KB Sweet Shop and Raccoon River Social Club Open House | 513 Main | 10am-2pm
Enjoy drinks, snacks, Pampered Chef, and Kristy’s Sweet Shop sweets and cocoa bombs.
Drinks and Dinning
Local restaurants will be open all day and into the evening offering Christmas dinners and other tasty meals. Make sure to spread some holiday cheer to our local chefs by supporting their businesses (free delivery, dine-in or take-out available).
Community Meal @ American Legion Building | freewill donations | 11am-1pm
Hosted by the American Legion Family, serving maidrites, chips and drink
Chuck's Bar and Grill Dine-in or carry out. 9:30pm Karaoke and $1.00 off beer and most mixed drinks.
Coon Bowl III Dine-in or carry out
Country Store Open for take-out
Frohlich's SuperValu Open for take-out
Jenna's Open 7:30am-5pm. Serving breakfast, lunch and drinks . Lots of treats and gifts available for purchase as well!
La Terraza Mexican Restaurant Dine-in or carry out
Northside Recreation Parlor Open at 2pm. $1.00 off drinks. Serving Christmas drinks.